Getting to Know Tom Cruise

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“I’ve always admired him,” Billy said. “You know, guys like Burt Reynolds had five or six big years. Cruise has been on top for 15.”

Actor William "Billy" Baldwin (recent Parade feature).

Few celebrities are as up front and passionate about life, work and the things they believe in as Tom Cruise. If you don't think you know Tom Cruise very well, give yourself a little more credit. Cruise characters are usually very energetic and reflect a lot about the real guy-- which isn't true for all actors.

Short of meeting with the man in person, perhaps the best way to get to know Tom Cruise, and what makes him happy, is to watch his appearance on Inside the Actors Studio.

Cruise loves life and cares about people. Watch this interview and decide for yourself. Also, you might ask yourself why people write "unauthorized" biographies. We already know a lot more about Tom Cruise than we know about his critics...

Cruise filmography at imdb.com